Genesis 34:1-32

Genesis 34:1-4 – Ten years have elapsed and we now learn about the sad events surrounding the youngest child of Leah, Dinah. Dinah had to have been at least in her teens and her brothers at least in their twenties. While the text does not mention it there likely were visits of the family to … Read more

Genesis 27:11-46 – Jacob and Esau

Genesis 27:11-17 – While Jacob thought that the plan was just he had reservations. While he knew that the blessing belonged to him, he did not want his father to think him as one who deceives and be cursed instead of blessed if he is discovered. While the voices of the brothers might be similar … Read more

Genesis 24:1-49

Genesis 24:1 – This is a chapter that is so important in the unfolding plan of God. Abraham, knowing that the promised Seed would come from him, determines to select the right wife for his son Isaac. From Genesis 25:20 we know that Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah, and Abraham was … Read more

Genesis 23:1-18

Genesis 23:1-2 – Sarah was 127 years old when she was gathered to her ancestors. Sarah is the only woman whose age and death are reported in the Scriptures. This distinction may be do to her being honored as the mother of those who are of faith (1 Peter 3:6). They had moved from Beersheba … Read more

Genesis 17:1-20 Abraham

Genesis 17 – Genesis 16 ends with Abram at the age of 86 and chap. 17 begins thirteen years later when he is 99. For thirteen years Sara still is childless, having given up all hope of having a child she is now 89 years old. God had not forgotten His promise and now once … Read more

Genesis 16:1-16

Genesis 16:1-4 – In Genesis 15, Abram is rewarded for his faith, by God giving him the land of Canaan. He guaranteed this promise with an unconditional covenant in which God swore by Himself. In this chapter Abram stumbles in faith once again. It is a fact that Satan will always attack us where we … Read more

Genesis 15:1-18 – Abram

Genesis 15:1 – Because Abraham was willing to trust God for his prosperity rather than the hand of the king of Sodom, God set the stage for the confirmation of His promises to him. God begins by telling Abraham not to worry about any retaliation from the kings he just routed, for God will be … Read more

Genesis 18:1-32 – Abraham Visited By God

Abraham Visited By God: How to Be a Friend of God, Genesis 18:1-15 1. The Lord appeared and sought Abraham’s friendship (Genesis 18:1a)2. Abraham bowed before the Lord (Genesis 18:1b-2a)3. Abraham served and met the needs of people Showed hospitality (Genesis 18:2b-8)4. Abraham believed the promise of God: The promised seed (Genesis 18:9-10)5. Abraham and … Read more

Genesis 20:1-18

How God Keeps and Secures the Believer, Even Through Sin, Genesis 20:1-18. Abraham sinned (Genesis 20:1-2) forsook the promised land: Moved to Gerar, and once again deceived and lied to others (Genesis 20:2). Once again God secured Abraham through the miraculous (Genesis 20:3-7). God warned the king of judgment: The king appealed to the Lord. … Read more